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Kukel Family History

Kukel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kunkel, Kusel, Kugel, Kuzel, Kuhel, Kuker, Kikel, Kiel, Duke, Turkel

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Where is the Kukel family from?

You can see how Kukel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kukel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kukel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kukel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kukel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kukel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kukel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kukel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clothing Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kukel. 100% of Kukel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kukel women worked as a Clothing Inspector.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clothing Inspector
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Kukel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Kukel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kukel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 98 immigration records available for the last name Kukel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 87 military records available for the last name Kukel. For the veterans among your Kukel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kukel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kukel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kukel in 1963 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kukel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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